Mount Independence (Vermont)
Hill on Lake Champlain in Orwell, Vermont / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mount Independence on Lake Champlain in Orwell, Vermont, was the site of extensive fortifications built during the American Revolutionary War by the American army to stop a British invasion. Construction began in July 1776, following the American defeat in Canada, and continued through the winter and spring of 1777. After the American retreat on July 5 and 6, 1777, British and Hessian troops occupied Mount Independence until November 1777.
Mount Independence State Historic Site | |
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Location | 497 Mount Independence Road Orwell, Vermont, United States |
Coordinates | 43.8258°N 73.3817°W / 43.8258; -73.3817 |
Area | 300 acres (120 ha)+ |
Owner | State of Vermont |
Website | historicsites |
After the American Revolution, Mount Independence was farm land, used for grazing sheep and cattle. It is now a state historic site, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1972 for its historical significance.